Love in the air…no, we mean fare
Hotwire.com released its romantic behavior study to coincide with Valentine’s Day. No surprise, perhaps but the leading discount travel site found more than two thirds of travelers strongly agreed their personal romantic relationships would benefit with more couples leisure trips.
“And medical experts agree,” added Hotwire.
The survey by Harris found 42 percent of those surveyed would choose a romantic getaway with a significant other over a family vacation, traveling with friends or going alone.
“These new results show that not only do people recognize the positive impact that travel can have on their relationships, but also that romantic trips are something they desire in the new year,” said Clem Bason, president of the Hotwire Group. “Of course Romantic Getaways are top of mind around Valentine’s Day, but Hotwire encourages travelers to reap the benefits of travel year round by simply taking more trips, especially as a couple.”
At least some medical experts agree.
"In the past, romance was about tales of travel and adventure – the kinds of experiences that help regenerate mind and body," said Dr. Matthew Edlund, director of the Center for Circadian Medicine and author of The Power of Rest. "Modern ideas of romance focus more on sharing – like sharing deep experiences with someone you love.”
“To help lovers reap the relationship benefits of travel this Valentine’s season without breaking the bank, Hotwire® is also releasing the Top 10 Valentine’s Day deal destinations, below:
Destination Average Price on Hotwire for Valentine’s**
- San Diego, CA $64
- Savannah, GA $69
- Seattle, WA $73
- Montreal, QC, Canada $80
- Barcelona, Spain $89
- San Francisco, CA $94
- Honolulu, HI $100
- Nassau, Bahamas $129
- Paris, France $152
- New York, NY $155
- **Average prices based on bookings made 12/1-12/26 for stays over between 2/9-2/14
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